Sandy SOUTHCOMBE Obituary

With great sorrow we learn of the passing of Sandy Southcombe. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. I was privileged to be one of them and will miss the visits and special calendars given each year. He was certainly 'old school' and cannot be replaced, but will be remembered by everyone who knew him.
Les Findlay / Ray Vincent Ltd, Auckland.

RIP Sandy.

First saw Sandy in action in the early 70's moving a house from Smart Road. The 66 Pontiac Laurentian staff car with those cop lights on top always stuck in my memory. Then I bought one too!

I'm sure Sandy will be looking down with a chuckle and a grin, leaning against an International truck.

A gentlemen and someone for the younger generation to look up to.

Peter Groves Urenui

Condolences to Allan Ray Southcombe an family RIP sandy

Sincere condolences to Sandys family.
He shifted the Williams woolshed for my father on the Newall Road in the 60s and shifted many buildings for us, one even 3 times. Sandy never saw a problem in his business only solutions. He had the ability to have good people and capable staff around him. He will be sadly missed RIP Sandy

I met Sandy in the 70s and sold him several cars, always american. He shifted buildings for me over the years and he always had a story to tell. Condolences to his family, I know he will be missed.

Dear Sandy you have been a huge part of my life for 65 years. I treasure the times we have spent together especially in the later years when your health deteriorated. Filling in the gaps in our conversation was always a challenging game we played. At times neither of us were good at it but we could always have a good laugh. I would say to you don't forget my name cause I will never forget yours. Love you heaps going to miss you. Lynn, Bruce and all the Salle family PS. Give big hug to Peter, Kaye, & Nicci.

Memories of Sandy visiting when i was young an living in Warwick Johnson's Tamahere yard. Sandy seemed larger than life arriving in his big Yakkee Tank, Cowboy hat and Belt buckle. Always had a great yarn to tell us and cool International Trucks like i grew up around in House Removal Co, Yard. You will be greatly missed by the Heavy Haulage Industry. Condolences to the Southcombe Whanau. RIP Sandy

Condolences to Alan & families, RIP Sandy, Susan & Chris Thom

Extremely sorry to hear of Sandy´s passing. A true house moving legend back in the day with his fleet of international trucks. Everyone knew sandy southcombe!! He knew mum and dad well as he moved a batch and a house when I was only a kid. Always loved watching those yellow and white trucks moving houses. Not many places he couldn´t go with those house moving trucks. Knew all the tricks in the book.will be missed. May sandy rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Sandys passing.He will always be remembered and missed his calling into the workshop and having a chat and a beer in the old days.

Sad news to hear of the passing of Sandy

Sandy was an absolute legend
Whom brought so much excitement into our lives as children in central coastal & south Taranaki as he diligently developed & grew his building relocating business
He articulated happily with all ages and will be remembered with a deep fondness for many

A man whose life story and insights deserve to be preserved for posterity

Carol
you & Tyson were privileged to share time with him in his later years where his wit and foresight into the industry he loved will be his great gift to you
Treasure this gift of his time
Use it wisely
He did do enjoy seeing you both

To the Southcombe family

My deepest condolences on the loss of this legend of an individual whom absolutely adored his family

RIP Sandy
You will live on in many memories
It was an honour to have worked with you

Sandy Southcombe. I was a kid in the days your yard in Opunake on the corner of Allison and Tasman streets. To see your International loaded and you in the pilot car I'd say a Chevrolet leading the way. Taranaki colors perhaps amber n black. Offloading and setting up the prefabs at OHS 1982 watching your crew swinging off the jacks. And your mum in her days horse and jig.. Great memories of you and your family Sandy. Sincere condolences to Alan and all the mokopuna.

Condolences from the Inglewood Motors family. The stories and gravely voice will certainly be missed, as well as discussions about International trucks. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend Sandy´s send off but I´m sure the stories will make the celebration worthy of him.

To Sandy,s family. Sorry to here the great man has passed. A great man who was the king of kiwi ingenuity. He always got the job done no matter what. Will miss him.

very sorry to hear of sandys passing rest in peace my friend

Carol
I know how much you had to do with Sandy. Just to say it will be a sad & difficult time for you. What a legend he was.
Beth Honnor

my condolences to Sandys families sad time for you all., R,I,P. SANDY ,,. Lew,,.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Larger than life, a great human and great storyteller. I was retelling a story just last week of how you helped me out and trusted me as a stranger 24 years ago, "we live on an island" "you've come all the way from Africa, I'm sure you're not going anywhere" I can still smell the cigarette smoke on my hand after one of those solid handshakes. Rest well friend, and thanks.

Allan and family we send our deepest condolences. RIP Sandy

Very sad news. I enjoyed working with Sandy many years ago at the Ministry of Transport. So knowledgeable and always ready with a fabulous story. May he rest in peace.

Sandy, what a legend, his stories so good (but long) my wife wouldn't let me call in if she was in the car. His trucks, his cars, the man lived a life. Sad to see you go Sandy but I'm sure you'll find a twin stick RF195 to drive wherever you've gone.

"This is where the Cowboy rides away" "For the good times" Sandy. Many beers, lots of laughs, plenty tales to be told and many a good ole Country song. Home with your two favourite girls. Rest easy ole timer.

Sad to hear of Sandys passing ,remember the good times with him and Kay and also the hard times but those two were genuine friends
Ray G

To Bayley and family, sincere condolences to you all. Thinking of you at this time

To Alan, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Fond memories of him moving all the Dairy Factory houses into my neighbourhood in the early 1970s when they built the Whareoa Plant. My late brother and I used to love watching them do the job and he would chat to us. We were the last house in McGuire Street up to that point.

To all of Sandy & Kaye's family, our sincere condolences to you on the passing of Sandy.

A great loss to the Heavy Haulage Association - house movers. A man of remarkable talent and a can do attitude known as "the wise old man" Will miss your company at events and the humor you shared along with many years of photographs of yesteryear. Travel well mate. The Walker family, Hastings

My deepest sympathy to all the family. Sandy has been a big part of my life for the past 8 years. All the chats we had, all the stories he told, he certainly had a lot of those. He taught me a lot about house moving and I´m so glad that he´s been part of my life and a close friend. A kind man to me and he loved my dog Tyson who grew up around him. He´ll be missed by me and many others. Love Carol

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.Sandy rest in peace you enjoyed your work and collection of history moving buildings enjoyed work with you .

Sorry to hear of Sandy passing Lots of hours listening to his good stories. And all the people he talked about Will miss. You old freind.

To Sandy´s family, Sorry to learn of his passing, good memories of early days back in Opunake. Kind regards to you all.

Rest in peace Sandy, so many happy memories with you and Kaye and Basil.

So sad to hear of Sandy's passing our thoughts are with his family

Regards Grant & Ann Hildred